When the Doctor Says ... II

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What does the doctor mean when he says the patient has a "cord"? A kidney blockage (Calyceal Obstructive Renal Disease) A twisted spine A blood clot in the vein An intestinal obstruction

2. What does the doctor mean if the patient needs a "peg"? An artificial leg A stomach feeding tube treatment for insulin reaction (Parenteral Emergency Glucose) drug information (Pharmacy Education Guide)

3. What does the doctor mean if he says the patient needs to be "covered"? Treated with antibiotics X-rays of the entire skeleton Examined from head to toe Needs ice packs for heat stroke

4. If the doctor says the patient needs some "K", what does the patient need? Potassium Calcium Keflex Sodium

5. If the patient needs a "tube", what does the doctor mean? A catheter to drain the bladder An inflated inner tube to prevent bedsores Access to the windpipe for assistance with breathing A television in the room

6. The doctor says the patient needs a "port". What is he talking about? A Portugese sweet wine A permanent intravenous line implanted under the skin A bedside commode An orthopedic device: "Patient Operated Rotary Traction"

7. If the doctor says the patient needs "TPN", what is he asking for? Destruction of kidney stones with sonar: "Traumatic Pneumatic Nephrolithotripsy" A drug to be administered three times a day, including at bedtime. Complete intravenous feeding of protein, carbohydrates, and fats: "Total Parenteral Nutrition" hospice: "Terminal Patient Nursing"

8. The doctor says the patient is in "status". What is that? Static; not breathing Preparatory state for surgery Continuous seizure activity He is able to make his own medical decisions

9. If the patient has a "triple A", what does the doctor indicate he has? Good car insurance Shoulder surgery: "Alloscopic Acromial Arthroplasty" Loss of memory: "Acute Adult Amnesia" episode An "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm"

10. The doctor says a patient needs a "stent". Which of these could he be referring to? A device to relieve blockage in heart vessels A device to reverse obstruction of the esphagus to allow food into the stomach A device to relieve obstruction in the flow of urine All of these